Casualty's 40th Anniversary Special: Dylan Keogh Leads High-Stakes Drama
William Beck, famous for playing Dylan Keogh on BBC's Casualty, will be featured in a special episode celebrating the show's 40th anniversary, airing on September 5 at 8:00 PM BST on BBC One. This two-part installment will present a tense situation that throws Holby City Hospital into turmoil. As Beck's character faces personal loss, he will guide his team through the crisis. Originating from Ynys Puffin in Anglesey, Beck described the episode as "entertaining yet traumatic," highlighting his character's intense focus. He feels it's a "real privilege" to lead viewers through this story. Casualty, the world's longest-running medical drama since its 1986 debut, is moving to a new fictional hospital in Wales next year.
Key facts
- Casualty's 40th anniversary special airs on 5 September on BBC One at 20:00 BST
- William Beck leads the special as Dylan Keogh
- The special is a two-part story featuring a 'high-stakes major incident'
- Beck was born in Ynys Puffin, Anglesey
- The show first launched in 1986
- Filmed at Cardiff's BBC Roath Lock Studios since 2011
- The show is expected to move to a new fictional hospital in Wales next year
- Both of Beck's parents worked for the NHS
Entities
Artists
- William Beck
Institutions
- BBC
- Casualty
- Holby City
- BBC Roath Lock Studios
- NHS
Locations
- Ynys Puffin
- Anglesey
- Cardiff
- Wales
- Holby City Hospital
- south-west England